mooch Synonyms
Another word for mooch
• verb (Context 1)
To ask for or obtain something from others without paying for it or reciprocating (informal).
"He is always trying to scrounge a ride home from his coworkers instead of taking the bus."
• noun (Context 2)
A person who habitually borrows from or lives at the expense of others without reciprocating; a freeloader or beggar.
"Everyone at the office got tired of his being a moocher who always took snacks from the break room without contributing."
• verb (Context 3)
To loiter, wander, or walk around slowly in an aimless, bored, or despondent manner (informal).
"The teenagers spent the rainy afternoon mooching around the shopping mall."
• noun (Context 4)
An aimless walk, casual stroll, or period of wandering and browsing.
"We had a pleasant stroll around the local antique shops before stopping for lunch."
• verb (Context 5)
To steal or pilfer small, relatively inexpensive items (informal).
"Someone mooched the pens off my desk again while I was away."
Opposites of mooch
The opposite of mooch shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: